Taylor County property record for 1265 S Bowie Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,070 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,178 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26800095100 |
| Primary APN | 26800095100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,070 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1265 S BOWIE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ABILENE |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 79605-3627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELMWOOD WEST SEC 11, BLOCK K, LOT 16, UNDIVIDED INTEREST 50.0000000000% |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD WEST SEC 11 |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR TX |
| Township / Civil Division | ABILENE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
1265 S Bowie Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1265 S BOWIE DR, ABILENE, TX 79605-3627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014963 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1265 S Bowie Dr was $1,178.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Municipality | Abilene City |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Abilene Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $79,890 (-40.67%) Land $6,008 Building $73,882 | $79,890 (-47.71%) Land $6,008 Building $73,882 | |
| 2025 | $1,178.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $134,649 (+1%) Land $12,016 Building $140,757 | $152,773 (+0.87%) Land $12,016 Building $140,757 |
| 2024 | $122,408 (-6.09%) Land $5,647 Building $145,814 | $151,461 (+16.2%) Land $5,647 Building $145,814 | |
| 2023 | $1,294.00 (-30.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $130,345 Land $3,322 Building $127,023 | $130,345 Land $3,322 Building $127,023 |
| 2022 | $1,851.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1265 S Bowie Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1991–1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1992 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1265 S Bowie Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF ABILENE serves 130,501 people · EPA ID TX2210001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Feb 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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